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IndiGo Flight from Doha to Bengaluru Diverted to Muscat After Pilot Falls Ill

An IndiGo flight traveling from Doha to Bengaluru made an emergency landing in Muscat after a pilot became incapacitated mid-flight.

Archive photo: IndiGo Flight from Doha to Bengaluru Diverted to Muscat After Pilot Falls Ill
Archive photoPhoto: Sunnya343 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

IndiGo flight 6E 1302, operating from Doha to Bengaluru, was diverted to Muscat due to the pilot's illness. The flight, which took off at 2:19 a.m. local time, was forced to land in Oman at 5:30 a.m. after a Mayday emergency was declared.

According to reports, the flight crew took immediate action when the pilot felt unwell mid-air. The situation necessitated an unscheduled stop to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew.

Upon landing in Muscat, a medical team attended to the incapacitated pilot. Reports indicate that the pilot was subsequently taken to a hospital for further evaluation.

Archive photo: IndiGo Flight from Doha to Bengaluru Diverted to Muscat After Pilot Falls Ill
Archive photoPhoto: Premkudva · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The airline confirmed that medical assistance was promptly provided, and the pilot is now reported to be in stable condition following the incident. This quick response was critical in managing the situation effectively.

Passengers on board were likely informed of the diversion and subsequent landing, ensuring their awareness of the circumstances surrounding the emergency.